Side Project runs a subscription newsletter that encourages individuals to start and develop personal side projects. Each issue provides prompts, ideas, and resources to help subscribers identify, launch, and iterate on their own projects, fostering continuous learning and creative output.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals often have ideas for personal projects but lack a centralized place to find resources, organize development, and gain visibility, leading to abandoned or stagnant side endeavors.
Solution
Side Project offers a subscription‑based platform that consolidates tools, curated learning materials, and community interaction to help users initiate, track, and present their side projects. Subscribers gain access to organized templates, project‑management dashboards, and a library of tutorials tailored to hobbyist apps and small‑scale ventures. The platform also includes a showcase gallery where completed or in‑progress projects can be displayed to peers, fostering feedback and networking. By centralizing these elements, Side Project streamlines the workflow from concept to tangible outcome, encouraging consistent progress and public exposure.
Target Audience
Primary users are hobbyist developers, creators, and entrepreneurs who want a structured environment to develop and promote personal side projects.
Features
- Subscription access to a curated library of tutorials, templates, and toolkits for various project types
- Integrated project‑management dashboard for task tracking, milestone setting, and progress visualization
- Community forums and mentorship channels for peer support, feedback, and collaboration
- Public showcase gallery that highlights user projects and enables discovery by other members
- Regularly updated resource collections aligned with emerging technologies and trends